CapeCodBob > wrote:
> Nick Cramer > wrote:
> > Rice is like sugar to my [diabetes]
>
> Sugar and rice are both carbohydrates. Other nutational concerns
> aside 5 grams of rice carbs and 5 grams of sugar grams are EXACTLY
> the same re affect on blood sugar.

Exactly!

> All those people who have been avoiding hi carb candies, cake etc are
> mistaken. As long as the total carbs consumed are below your goal,
> you can merrily eat sweets instead of rice.

I love mango with coconut cream flavored sweet (sticky) rice. One
tablespoon each is my limit. Pizza is my downfall. One slice spikes my
blood glucose once a month.

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